meningitis
UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C
There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.
‘I was as close to death as you can be’ – Paralympian on meningitis diagnosis
Aaron Phipps contracted meningitis C when he was 15 years old.
Charity stresses importance of ‘vigilance and vaccination’ against meningitis
Meningitis symptoms include headaches, vomiting, stiffness in the neck, fever and a sensitivity to light.
Parents urged to ensure children vaccinated amid new school year measles concern
The six-week campaign will raise awareness of the importance of being jabbed against ‘entirely preventable’ diseases.
What are the warning signs of childhood meningitis? As Jimmy Carr reveals he almost died as a child
Meningitis can be very serious illness. Here’s what parents and carers need to know.
Jimmy Carr says childhood meningitis battle left him ‘close to death’
The comedian was treated in hospital in Ireland as a toddler.
Students warned they could be at risk of deadly bugs
A study showed some 13% of new students have missed vital vaccinations.
West Belfast family issue meningitis warning following sudden death of man (22)
THE family of a west Belfast man who died suddenly from meningitis and sepsis at the age of 22 have issued a warning about the killer infection - urging others not to "take anything for granted". Odhran McKenna, who lived in...
What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death
Dr Tom Nutt said Beck’s sudden death was a reminder about the ‘devastating’ disease.
Jay Aston offers update on daughter’s recovery from bacterial meningitis battle
The singer said they were hoping to avoid dialysis or a kidney transplant.